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Americans fear going broke more than death amid high inflation and shrinking Social Security support

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64% of Americans say they fear running out of money ahead of death itself.

62% say they're not saving as much for retirement as they’d like.

High inflation, shrinking Social Security support and rising taxes are driving this fear.

Inflation was the top concern, cited by 54% overall and 61% of baby boomers.

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